Köln F220

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Köln
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This page is about the German frigate Köln F220. For the light cruiser, see Köln.

Description

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The Köln-class, Köln F220 is a rank V German frigate with a battle rating of 4.3 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.97 "Viking Fury".

General info

Survivability and armour

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Mobility

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Armament

Primary armament

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Secondary armament

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Torpedo armament

Main article: Mark 35 (533 mm)

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Special armament

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Usage in battles

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Modules

Tier Seakeeping Unsinkability Firepower
I Dry-Docking Tool Set
II Rudder Replacement Fire Protection System Smokescreen Auxiliary Armament Targeting
III Propeller Replacement Shrapnel Protection Ventilation Improved Rangefinder Primary Armament Targeting Depth Charges
IV Engine Maintenance New Pumps Ammo Wetting 100 mm OPF F4 PFHE 40 mm HE-T-PF Rocket Launcher

Pros and cons

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History

The F220 Köln was the first ship out of six of the F120 "Köln" class. This class was one of the first to be built in Germany after World War 2 and the first in the world to feature a CODAG (combined diesel and gas) turbine system, allowing the F120 class ships to move above their cruising speed. Designed as escort ships to protect convoys, the F120 Frigates were specialized for Anti-Submarine Warfare.

F220 "Köln" was laid down by the end of December 1957 and finished about a year later in December 1958. The ship entered service on April 15th, 1961, serving in the 2. Escort Squadron stationed in Cuxhaven and later in the 2. Frigate Squadron stationed in Wilhelmshaven.

After serving in the West German Navy for 21 years, the ship was taken out of service on the 17th December 1982. Since 1989, the "Köln" serves as a hulk in Neustadt (Holstein).

Media

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See also

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External links


Germany frigates
  Kriegsmarine
K-class  K2
  Bundesmarine
Köln-class  Köln · Lübeck
  Volksmarine
Pr. 50  Karl Marx